ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR - PLANT 3 (SEASONAL)

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day.

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

About the role

This is a seasonal position; you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish, or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining a tack truck to spray bituminous asphalt cement oil on roadway surfaces. Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely and properly operate truck equipped with oil or bituminous emulsions.
• Connect hose from storage tank to truck tank and move lever to fill pressure tank with bituminous liquid.
• Regulate burners to heat liquid and start auxiliary pump.
• Drive truck at constant speed.
• Complete load tickets.
• Assist construction crews while waiting to unload.
• Maintain proper information in truck cab pouch.
• Inventory and order tac.
• Clean tac nozzles.
• Barricade commercial parking lots.
• Perform daily equipment, walk-around, and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling, and cleaning) on oil truck.
• Assist crews with flagging as needed.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety, and environmental regulation compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• General education, grammar, and arithmetic; GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL Class B license in accordance with all state and federal DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Must have and maintain a medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements.

Preferred Requirements

• CDL Class A driver’s license.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.
• Preference given for experience driving a belly dump, flow boy, lowboy, tanker, or straight truck.

Skills

• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high-stress situations.
• Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.

Pay

$26.00 - $30.00 depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity